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FeaturedThe Week That Was, 11.23.2024


There’s Lots to Like About ‘An Untitled Love’

Choreographer Kyle Abraham pays tribute to his hometown of Pittsburgh, Black community and Black love.

November 11, 2021

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Happiness Is Elusive

Enough “Have a Nice Day” already!

November 7, 2021

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Super Women: Karla Boos

This theater director helms a company whose home is not a theater; it’s the city of Pittsburgh.

November 4, 2021

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Hooked on Horror

Halloween’s over. Enough scary news already!

October 31, 2021

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Virtual Museum: Skyscraper Gothic

Just like European cathedrals, skyscrapers have kept us looking up, up, up.

October 28, 2021

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Marriage Has Limits

Sharing only goes so far.

October 24, 2021

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Super Women: Melissa Brizer

This gardener’s job includes keeping alive the oldest house plant in North America. No pressure!

October 21, 2021

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A Rude Awakening

A hair-raising experience in Maine during deer tick season.

October 17, 2021

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The Problem With Packaging

Natural fibers are great, but they often come wrapped in plastic. And vice versa.

October 14, 2021

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Wake Up

Instead of wasting time, use it wisely–to meditate.

October 10, 2021

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Save the Date for the Fall Smithsonian Craft Show

Mark your calendar for October 23 for a virtual showcase of the best in American crafts.

October 5, 2021

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Happy Sunday Indeed!

Watch her come alive for a magic moment.

October 3, 2021

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Getting Rid of Yourself

Burials are way more costly than you’d think.

September 30, 2021

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In Search of Coffee Past

Can age rob me of my morning ritual, my daily thrill? So far . . .

September 26, 2021

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Sunday School and Marie Kondo

A decades-old school attendance pin found in a jewelry drawer sparks a memory.

September 23, 2021

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Super Women: Caroline Willis

Willis applies her appraiser’s eye to old books.

September 20, 2021

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Muggy, Buggy September

Move over, April. The ninth month of the year can be just as cruel.

September 19, 2021

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One (Tiny) Day at a Time

Japanese artist Tatsuya Tanaka has made a miniature world we can all enjoy.

September 16, 2021

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